Celebrating the beauty of gardens!

I'm a sucker for trees and shrubs with interesting bark -- bark that begs to be touched; in hues that command attention; or catches the light just so, such as the delicate, translucent peeling sheets of the river birch (Betula nigra) and paperbark maple (Acer griseum), which are especially attractive with the sun at their back.

In winter, when the gardening pace is less frenetic, one can truly appreciate the wondrous texture and color of bark and branch. The veil of foliage lifts to reveal the beauty of the season. Stop, look, observe and you will see -- smooth & silky, rough & gnarly, soft, flaky, prickly, spiny, and fuzzy are among the textures we find in nature. Orange, red, brown, white, tan, mottled and striped bark encases these beauties of the winter garden.

Terms and Conditions

Bloomtown Terms And Conditions Of Use. All content provided on this “Bloomtown" blog is for informational purposes only. The owner of this blog makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. The owner of www.bloomtown.net and/or www.bloomtown.typepad.com will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information. This terms and conditions is subject to change at anytime with or without notice.